Engineer, Chemical

Pay Band: J 

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

This position reports directly to the Superintendent.

What you will do:

The Chemical Process/Production Engineer is responsible for optimizing the operation of the departmental equipment, while making sure that neither safety nor the environment is compromised.  The incumbent ensures that the quality and production goals are accomplished. Maintenance issues, which inhibit the efficient operation of the process equipment, are addressed either through modifications and the work order system or by requesting capital funds for improvements.  Employee training must be conducted to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment.  The incumbent will also be responsible for the department material balance along with monthly and annual production forecasting/budgeting. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Identify and implement cost savings projects
• Assist identification and implementation of safety and environmental improvement projects
• Track and provide recommendations to ensure that production tonnage meets or exceeds plan
• Provide material balance forecasting and assistance with cost forecasting
• Provide root cause analysis leadership and involvement in work management process
• Identify, request and apply capital funds for improvement and sustaining projects
• Manage contract operations activities and spending for cost effectiveness
• Participate in crew meetings on a monthly basis to improve safety and environmental awareness
• Assist in employee training to communicate changes in operating parameters as well as dealing with newly installed equipment
• Maintain product quality and profitability by controlling the supply and consumption of process chemicals, setting up and monitoring quality systems which place responsibility for quality on the operators, and investigating in-process quality concerns
• Initiate and coordinate immediate and long-term change and continual improvement of operations through the use of teams
• Ensure area safety and compliance with Occupational Safety Health Administration and environmental regulations
• Defend the concerns of the department to upper management and other departments, and enhance the image of the company in the community
• Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering evaluation tests, products or equipment. Position is a staff specialist who is recognized as a technical expert within the division
• Work with the operators to troubleshoot and resolve operating issues (both equipment and process related)
• Manage the department Process Safety Management program and maintain the PSI database
• This position requires a high degree of “people” skills in addition to the technical aspects of the job--customer complaint resolution, safety and environmental presentations, plant tests, procedure modifications, coordination with state agencies and quality teams are key elements of this job
• Be willing to respond to plant and operator issues at any time of day or night

What you will bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
• Minimum 7-15 years’ Chemical industry experience 
• Experience in continuous chemical manufacturing is preferred
• Experience with Sulfuric Acid or Chemical process and handling is preferred
• Supervisory experience is preferred
• Process Safety Management (PSM) experience is preferred

Benefits:

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with relocation assistance, paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process. 

Eastern North Carolina is continually ranked among the best places to live and work in the United States, known for its expansive beaches, nationally ranked universities, mild climate (all four seasons), safe neighborhoods, affordable living, extensive outdoor activities, and a relaxed lifestyle.   

Aurora, North Carolina is within ease of commuting to surrounding urban areas.  To the west is the Research Triangle Park which is surrounded by Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. As a result, the east coast of North Carolina offers residents a winning blend of down-home and uptown, of surf and sophistication that people love with extensive availability of outdoor activities (hunting/fishing/hiking/boating).

Are you a good match? Apply today! 

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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